The festival will take place in Xalapa, Veracruz, MEXICO, from August 24th to September 1st, 2018.

The festival is open to pianists of all nationalities between the ages 17 and 32.

A maximum of 30 pianists will be selected by an international jury as active participants. The pianists not selected as active, can participate as auditors. They will have access to all the festival activities and will receive a diploma of participation.

Receive access to all festival activities and events including master classes, orchestral concerts, piano recitals, concerts for young pianists, conferences, open rehearsals and the piano competition.

The participants must check in on Friday, August 24th from 9:00 to 12:00 at the Music Hall of Instituto Superior de Música del Estado (ISMEV). Each participant will receive the schedule of all festival activities and general information.

The opening ceremony will take place on Friday, August 24th in Tlaqná, Cultural Center, Main Hall, during the intermission of the opening concert.